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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3501.2
Belt With Clip

1.  Description
Plain cloth or webbing, same color as uniform, 1-1/4 inch wide (men), 1 inch wide (women), and fitted with clip (gold for officers and CPOs).  A cotton or nylon web belt may be worn with all uniforms.  If a cloth belt is worn, fabric shall match the uniform.
 
2. Correct Wear
Wear the belt through all loops. 
a. Men wear the belt with clip to the LEFT of the buckle.
b. Women wear the belt with clip to the RIGHT of the buckle with the exception of the navy working uniform (NWU) and coveralls.
c. Unisex uniforms will have the belt clip to the LEFT of the buckle.
 
3. Ownership Markings
Inside near clip.
 
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